Olive Inn Berlin

This small neighbourhood restaurant with a friendly, intimate feel is run with a distinctly personal touch. Owner and maître d' Kristiane Kegelmann – a master confectioner and sculptor – and her team, headed up by chef Florian Sperlhofer and sommelier Julia Giese, make it their mission to bring together art and culinary pleasure. The best seats in the house are at the communal table with views into the open kitchen – you can get an insight into how the modern seasonal cuisine is created. Dishes such as smoked local eel with beetroot or a delicious pike-perch with Szegediner Kohl (fermented cab

In her cosy restaurant, Johanna Nußbaumer recreates a little bit of Austria in the heart of Berlin. Ensconced in a side street off Kurfürstendamm (aka "Ku'damm") since 2008, it has become an institution and an essential fixture. "Authentic... Traditional... Austrian" is the motto here. Tafelspitz aspic on a shallot vinaigrette, Viennese beef goulash with bread dumplings, or apricot dumplings with sweet buttered breadcrumbs are some shining examples. The good selection of wines also originates in the chef's homeland. The restaurant is popular and doesn't have an excess of tables, so be sure to

An impressive architectural feat – a former prison has been transformed into an attractive restaurant. High ceilings and exposed brick walls, sleek interior design and a great lighting concept make for a special atmosphere. Diners take their seats in the former lock yard, now covered and fitted with large windows – the "Aquarium" room is truly original. The modern vegetable-oriented cuisine is available as a set menu or à la carte – regular, vegetarian or also vegan upon request. A selection of wines from around the globe. Tip: Enjoy an aperitif in the lovely bar, which also boasts a terrace.

Ready for a dose of French savoir-vivre in Berlin? You almost feel like you are in France here in the heart of Charlottenburg at Brasserie Lamazère thanks to its charming, down-to-earth and lively atmosphere. The regularly changing seasonal dishes are chalked up on the blackboard. You can put together your menu (starter, main, dessert) from a fine selection. They will be happy to recommend a good French wine pairing to accompany your food – the appealing and reasonably priced wine list is proprietor Régis Lamazère's passion.

This long-established family-run business serves up traditional Georgian cuisine. Specialities such as khinkali (dumplings filled with minced beef and pork) may seem simple at first glance, but there is more to them than meets the eye: wonderful textures, balanced flavours and harmonious seasoning. Let the cordial and attentive team guide you on how to get the most out of each dish – with the right technique, a truly comprehensive Georgian dining experience is guaranteed. These à la carte plates are ideal for sharing. Tip: Order a Georgian amber wine (orange wine) to accompany your food. The f

A typical Palatinate wine tavern in the middle of Berlin? At Adenauerplatz near Ku'damm, you will find this traditional bar tucked away in a courtyard. In cosy, rustic rooms you can enjoy home-style cooking and regional classics, along with 50 wines served by the glass and 800 on the wine list. Short menu of the day at lunchtime.

This attractive, sleek restaurant located close to Ku'damm (Kurfürstendamm) is named after its owner – sommelier and winemaker André Macionga. In keeping with his passion for wine, the wine list is very nicely curated, and the restaurant also has its own wine shop. Chef Christopher Wecker builds on stints in various Tim Raue kitchens, successfully incorporating his own ideas. He rustles up modern dishes with a seasonal bent, such as "scallop, coconut, sweet and sour pumpkin, buttered dashi broth" or "chicken fricassee CW, truffle, black walnut, Madeira jus," not to mention his unique take on a